What is a barefoot shoe?

Barefoot footwear, also known as minimalist footwear, is based on a simple idea: giving your feet more freedom inside your shoes.

You can recognise a barefoot shoe by three key features:

• A wide toe box: giving your toes room to spread and move naturally.
• A thin, flexible sole: one that moves with your foot and lets you feel every step.
• Zero drop: the heel and forefoot are at the same height.

In other words, rather than forcing your foot to fit the shape of the shoe, the shoe is designed to adapt fully to your foot’s natural movements.

What if our feet could rediscover their freedom?